The Galveston County Health District (GCHD) continues the fight to end HIV by offering free testing, education and resources on World AIDS Day, December 1.

In addition to HIV testing, the World AIDS Day event will offer free syphilis and tuberculosis screenings. Free condoms will be available and several GCHD divisions will offer education on a variety of important health topics. Coastal Health & Wellness representatives will also be on hand to offer information about clinic services.

The GCHD World AIDS Day event is Friday, December 1, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mid-County Annex, located at 9850 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway in Texas City. Appointments are not necessary.For more information about the event or free testing services, visit www.gchd.org/std or call 409-765-2528.